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India's Women Cricketers Clinch Historic First-Ever World Cup Title
3 Nov
Summary
- India defeats South Africa by 52 runs in thrilling final
- Shafali Verma's career-best 87 powers India to 298/7
- Deepti Sharma's 5-wicket haul seals victory
On November 2, 2025, India's women's cricket team made history by winning their first-ever World Cup title, defeating South Africa by 52 runs in a thrilling final at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. Electing to bat first, India posted a formidable total of 298/7, thanks to a standout performance by opener Shafali Verma, who scored a career-best 87 off 78 balls.
Deepti Sharma then delivered a match-winning spell, securing figures of 5 for 39 and helping dismiss South Africa for 246 in 45.3 overs, despite a determined century from Laura Wolvaardt. The landmark achievement sent waves of celebration across the country, with prominent Bollywood figures like Anushka Sharma, Priyanka Chopra, and Randeep Hooda congratulating the team on their historic triumph.
Mammootty, the renowned Indian actor, praised the team's "spirit, resilience, and belief," stating that this victory is "more than a win." Other stars, including Kiara Advani and Abhishek Bachchan, also expressed their pride in the women's team, acknowledging their journey from "heartbreaks to heroics" to become the ICC Women's World Cup champions for the first time.
